Insights and News

July 20, 2024

WELCOME TO THE OSTEOBLAST NEWSLETTER, a 5 minute read for a lifetime of benefits. The wellness technologies we discuss amplify natural forces that shape strong bodies, offering greater gains in bone density, muscle strength, athletic performance, health and healing than traditional athletic exercise.

OsteoStrong is not just about building bone strength but muscle strength too. In fact, you cannot have one without the other, they are biologically connected. The inverse is true too, your body will not allow you to build strong muscles on weak bones. We get that when it comes to building strength, there are many options, however not all these options are created equal. A question we get asked a lot is what is the difference between doing OsteoStrong and going to Gym, so we decided to dig a little deeper and share the pros and cons….

OsteoStrong vs. Gym
One of the standout advantages of OsteoStrong is the time it takes to see results. Each session lasts only 20 minutes once a week, compared to 2 to 3 hours typically spent lifting weights or doing resistance exercises at the gym. The high-intensity, low-frequency system allows you to build strength without the need for lengthy or repetitive sessions. For busy individuals or those who struggle to find time to work out, OsteoStrong offers a highly efficient alternative to traditional weight training. Additionally, meeting with your OsteoStrong coach each week provides a level of accountability that enhances adherence. Your coach tracks your progress, offers guidance, and helps keep you on track, making it less likely for you to skip sessions.

Strength vs. Size
OsteoStrong focuses on a different muscle activation, called myofibril hypertrophy, a process that strengthens and densifies muscle fibres. Unlike the typical muscle bulk often associated with traditional gym workouts, this form of hypertrophy increases muscle power and functional strength without significantly increasing muscle size. This makes OsteoStrong an excellent choice for those who want to improve their physical strength, agility, and muscle endurance without focusing on size.

Bone Strength & Muscle Strength
One of the key aspects that sets OsteoStrong apart is its impact on bone health. Traditional gym workouts may strengthen muscles, but they don’t necessarily target bone density in the way that OsteoStrong does. Interestingly, the minimum forces required to stimulate bone density is 4.2 times a multiple of your body weight, far exceeding the loads that can be generated by lifting weights, unless you are an Olympic weight lifter 🙂 This makes OsteoStrong especially beneficial for individuals at an age where their muscle strength is dropping as they get older, as the underlying cause of this is muscle density loss following bone density loss.

Safety and Injury Prevention
While lifting heavy weights in the gym can deliver great strength gains, it also carries a higher risk of injury, especially for older adults or those with pre-existing joint issues. OsteoStrong sessions are specifically designed to minimise the risk of injury by eliminating weights and keeping you in your single strongest position, you reduce strain and protect your tendons, ligaments, and joints. This allows you to safely increase muscle strength and bone density without the wear and tear often associated with traditional weightlifting.

Metabolic Benefits
Building dense, strong muscles isn’t just about physical performance; it’s also about metabolic health. Denser muscles help regulate blood sugar, improving the body’s ability to store glycogen and utilize glucose. For individuals managing conditions like Type 2 diabetes, or those who want to boost their metabolic health, OsteoStrong is a good option. The metabolic benefits extend well beyond muscle strength, helping to improve overall health and wellness.

A Balanced Approach
While OsteoStrong excels at building muscular and skeletal, it’s important to note that it doesn’t replace all forms of exercise. For a balanced fitness routine, we recommend combining OsteoStrong sessions with cardiovascular exercises like cycling, walking, or running, along with flexibility and mobility work like yoga or Pilates. This approach will ensure you address all aspects of fitness, from endurance to flexibility.

In Conclusion
Ultimately, OsteoStrong offers a powerful, time-efficient, and low-risk method for building strength, improving bone health, and enhancing metabolic function. With short, weekly sessions that provide long-lasting results, OsteoStrong is ideal for anyone looking to maximize their health and longevity without spending hours in the gym. Whether you’re looking to become pain-free, increase functional strength, or looking to maintain your overall muscular skeletal strength, OsteoStrong does provide an effective and efficient solution.

We are seeing our OsteoStrong member’s strength steadily improving week by week, typically by more than 80% in the first 12 weeks. If we have piqued your interest or if this just sounds too good to be true, you can book a free first session or join for our next demonstration, click here, or call us on 020 3978 8875, or email us, tunbridgewells@osteostrongsouth.co.uk

Stay Strong!

Till next time,

Ryan